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Weather & Climate in Ala, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ala has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,518 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 34.9°F |
| 35% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,518 ft (2,901 m) |
| Area | 2,123.2 sq mi (5,499.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6253°N, 102.8866°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
28 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jul 21, 2013 | 60 km W of Mawu, China | M5.9 | 127 km | 8 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 68 km W of Mawu, China | M5.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2004 | 107 km WNW of Mawu, China | M5.2 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 1999 | 194 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M5.0 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Oct 31, 2017 | 77 km S of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M5.0 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 139 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 49 km WNW of Mawu, China | M4.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2020 | 204 km WSW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2013 | 63 km WNW of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 124 km | 15 km |
| Nov 23, 2001 | 151 km WSW of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 97 km W of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 92 km | 12 km |
| Apr 15, 2015 | 75 km S of Lanzhou, China | M4.5 | 132 km | 13 km |
| Sep 24, 2001 | 153 km SSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.4 | 47 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 2001 | 166 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.4 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2017 | 155 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 70 km W of Mawu, China | M4.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2013 | 57 km W of Mawu, China | M4.3 | 130 km | 15 km |
| Nov 11, 1995 | 95 km NW of Mawu, China | M4.3 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 1999 | 205 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.2 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2021 | 186 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.2 | 106 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Ala has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 15°F in January to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and December the driest (0.0").